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RA08 BXR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 BXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2021 78,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective excessive corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch body trim loose! (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,689 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted too excess

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 31,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,083 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 22,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,767 miles

Front discs groved on inner o/s

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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RA08 BXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA08 BXR registered?

RA08 BXR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is RA08 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 BXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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